Studio Information
Antoniaart
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Please enter through side gate on the right side of the garage, there are steps leading down to the Studio, no wheel chair access. We have bee hives on the property so please be aware of this.
About The Artist
I am a ceramic sculptor who creates unique handcrafted pieces. My sculpture is unique, at times fun, and always thought-provoking; a way of expressing my views both politically and aesthetically.
My work spans from whimsical anthropomorphic animals, political / media genres, sensual hearts , beastie planter heads , life size bikinis to landscape paintings on sculptural forms.
All my work is all hand built with coils or slabs. I use a lot of sprigging in the English Wedgwood tradition and I make my own texture molds to embellish my work. My pieces are low fired, glazed and multi fired in an electric kiln. I make statements to make people stop and think or laugh and smile.
My family, an upbringing in Asia, science, and the world around me have a profound effect on my choice of subject matter. I like to work in series. I will often be working on different series at the same time.
In the landscape series I am inspired by the Mediterranean and North American landscapes, the sculptural forms that I have developed over a decade have become my canvases for using a watercolor technique where I draw and paint the visions I have into the topographical forms of the sculptures. Because I am concerned about the environment and the impact of humankind throughout the world, I feel compelled to record these snapshot vignettes of our beautiful landscapes before they are ruined or disappear altogether.
As a bee keeper and avid gardener bees and plants often find their way into my work.
I love making functional plates, platters and bowls to enhance the food I love to make for my friends. I make unusual vases for the flowers we grow for the bees.
ANTONIA (TUPPY) LAWSON
Origins:
Born in Hong Kong of English parents. Studied in England age 11 to 18. Studied in Taiwan age 22 to 25. Lived and worked in England, France, Hong Kong and U.S.A
Influences:
Asia and the Chinese culture have left an indelible impression on me, and are places I visit for inspiration. As a Chinese speaker and born of the Orient this is my spiritual home.
England has been a cultural home. The social fabric, historical wealth and humor are traits that are ingrained in me. The English experience provides an abundance of ideas.
America [U.S.A.] has been my home for a total of thirty two years and has hosted my most ambitious art works to date.
Education & courses:
Taiwan Normal University Taipei, ROC
Macclesfield College, City and Guilds Course, Macclesfield, UK-
The Fringe Pottery Centre, Hong Kong -Terra Linda Rec, San Rafael, USA-College of Marin, Kentfield, USA.
Resume:
Exhibiting member and previous board member of ACGA
Technician & sub teacher at Terra Linda Recreation Center 1997-2009
APPLE Specialist, APPLE Personal Shop Specialist, 2008-2009
APPLE Mentor China 2010
APPLE Expert 2009-2011
APPLE Manager 2011- 2024
Languages: English, French, Chinese (Mandarin)
Judge for Marin County Fair and Sonoma Fair, Harvest Fair – 2005-2011
Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture, Junior Ceramics
MARIN ARTS COUNCIL CAREER GRANT RECIPIENT 2006
PUBLICATIONS
Books:
American Art Collector West – Alcove Books: 2008, 2009, 2010
30 Ceramic Sculptors- John Natsoulas Press – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
American Art Collector – Alcove Books- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Art Buzz 2008
Best of America, Pottery & Wood Artisans – 2007
Craft of Northern California – Alcove Books – 2003
ACGA -12 month Calendar – 2004
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
Marin IJ- Weekend Events- Image of Holy Cow- Nov 15th 2008
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- Full page article “ Working Artist”, Dec 26th 2007
Working artist: Asian touches, peppered with humor – Christine Brenneman
http://www.marinij.com/lifestyles/ci_7644778
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- -Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
San Francisco Chronicle –Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
Fort Mason Center Monthly- Nov 2005, Nov 2006, Dec 2006
Marin IJ – Weekend Events- -Image of Tsunami1- Aug 31 2006
SFO Bay Area Reporter- Vol. 35 / No.44 / Nov 2005
North bay Biz –“ Art and Soul” June 2004
Studio Potter Network news Vol. 16 #1- “ACGA on the Pacific Rim” 2004
Marin IJ- Lifestyles- “ Marin Artist Discloses challenges of exhibiting at art festivals” 12/04/03
Marin IJ Weekend- “ Tempered by Fire” Thursday Nov 13, 2003
Marin IJ Weekend “ Best Bets- Glass and Clay Day” Thursday Nov 7 2002
San Francisco Examiner “ Up & Coming” Fri May 17 2002
Marin IJ Home& Garden “ Artist of the Day” Sat May 11 2002
Ceramics Monthly “ Up front” Oct 2002
GALLERY & MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS
( Full list @ antoniaart.com )
May 2011 “Ruth Bancroft Sculpture in the Garden “ Walnut Creek CA
April 2011 “Boots, Bags & Bikinis”, The Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
April 2011 “Feats Of Clay”, Lincoln, CA
April 2011 “Santa Clara City Sculpture Show”, Santa Clara, CA
April 2011 “30 Ceramic Sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
Dec 2010 “ Small Wonders” Marin Arts Gallery, San Rafael, CA
Oct 2010 “ Ways of Seeing “ Marin Arts Gallery, San Rafael, CA
Sept 2010 “ CAA” Ceramic Annual of America, Fort Mason, San Fra, CA
June 2010 “Sculpture In the Ruth Bancroft Garden” Walnut Creek, CA
May 2010 “30 Ceramic Sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery , Davis, CA
April 2010 “ Marin Open Studio” – San Rafael , CA
Mar 2010 “Landscapes” – Solo Show – Factory Outlet Gallery ,Mokelumne Hills, CA
Dec 2009 Marin Museum of Contemporary Art –ACGA ,Novato CA
Oct 2009 “Bare Necessities”, 2 person show – Sebastopol Art Cen, CA
May 2009 “30 Ceramic Sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery , Davis, CA
Apr 2009 “PARC”- Palo Alto Research Center, Palo Alto, CA
Jan 2009 “Boots Bags & Bikinis”, Art Works Down Town, San Rafael, CA
Nov 2008 “Visual Politics”, Santa Cruz Art League, CA First Place
Nov 2008 “Bay Area Annual” – Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA
Oct 2008 “Watershed Benefit” Selvin Studios – , Berkeley,CA
Oct 2008 “Bold Expressions”, Carmichael, CA
Sep 2008 “Scattered” Funeria, Ashes to Art. Graton CA
Aug 2008 “Fine Art Show”, Napa Valley Expo , CA, 1st & 2 nd Place
Aug 2008 “Food”- Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA
July 2008 “Wild Thing”, I Wolk Gallery – Cliff Lede Vineyard Gallery, CA
June 2008 “Thinking Green”, Art Works Down Town, San Rafael CA
April 2008 “30 Ceramic Sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery , Davia, CA
April 2008 “Exploring The Surface”, Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
Mar 2008 “Three Colorful Friends”, Veteran’s Bldg. San Rafael, CA
Feb 2008 “Beaux & Eros” , Peninsular Museum, Belmont , CA
Oct 2007 “All Fired Up”, City Of Santa Clara/ Triton Museum, CA
Aug 2007 “Immigration/Merging Cultures”, Sebastopol Arts, CA
Aug 2007 “Fine Art Show” Napa Valley Expo, Napa CA, First Place
June 2007 “Allegory”, Art Works Down Town Gallery, San Rafael, CA
April 2007 “30 Ceramic sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
Jan 2007 “Beau & Eros (II)” Peninsular Museum, Belmont CA
Aug 2006 Art League of Nor Cal 3rd National, Novato CA Merit Award
Aug 2006 “Fine Art Show” Napa Expo, Napa CA (1st, 2nd, 3rd Places )
July 2006 “Fine Art Show” Marin County, San Rafael CA (Award 1st)
July 2006 “Creatures and Models”, Marin County CA (1st & 2nd place )
April 2006 “CCC”. California Clay Competition, Davis CA
April 2006 “30 Ceramic Sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis, CA
July 2005 “Ro Sham Bo”, Gallery 333, Sausalito CA
April 2005 “30 ceramic sculptors”, John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis CA
Feb 2005 “Craft and Sculpture”. Marin Soc Artists, Ross CA.(1st place )
Watercolor, Drawing, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture
Contact Information
4153776486
Exhibitions & Press
Marinwood Spring Art Show Exhibition Dates: Saturday April 5th 5-7pm ( Pop Up )
Marinwood community center, 775 Miller Creek Rd San Rafael California
Opening Reception: Sat 5th April 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Realms Art Show Exhibition Dates: Friday April 4th – May 24th 2025 , wed-sat 12pm-6pm
Art Works Downtown , 1325-1337 Fourth Street , San Rafael CA 94901
Opening reception April 11th 2025, 5pm-8pm second reception : Friday May 9th 5pm-8pm
Marin Open Studios : 2 weekends Sat & Sun May 3rd & 4 th , Sat & Sun May 10th & 11 th 11am -5pm
544 Montecillo Rd , San Rafael, Ca 94903
Opening reception : TBD
Books:
American Art Collector West – Alcove Books: 2008, 2009, 2010
30 Ceramic Sculptors- John Natsoulas Press – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
American Art Collector – Alcove Books- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Art Buzz 2008
Best of America, Pottery & Wood Artisans – 2007
Craft of Northern California – Alcove Books – 2003
ACGA -12 month Calendar – 2004
Marin IJ- Weekend Events- Image of Holy Cow- Nov 15th 2008
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- Full page article “ Working Artist”, Dec 26th 2007
Working artist: Asian touches, peppered with humor – Christine Brenneman
http://www.marinij.com/lifestyles/ci_7644778
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- -Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
San Francisco Chronicle –Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
Fort Mason Center Monthly- Nov 2005, Nov 2006, Dec 2006
Marin IJ – Weekend Events- -Image of Tsunami1- Aug 31 2006
SFO Bay Area Reporter- Vol. 35 / No.44 / Nov 2005
North bay Biz –“ Art and Soul” June 2004
Studio Potter Network news Vol. 16 #1- “ACGA on the Pacific Rim” March 2004
Marin IJ- Lifestyles- “ Marin Artist Discloses challenges of exhibiting at art festivals” 12/04/03
Marin IJ Weekend- “ Tempered by Fire” Thursday Nov 13, 2003
Marin IJ Weekend “ Best Bets- Glass and Clay Day” Thursday Nov 7 2002
San Francisco Examiner “ Up & Coming” Fri May 17 2002
Marin IJ Home& Garden “ Artist of the Day” Sat May 11 2002
Ceramics Monthly “ Up front” Oct 2002
